2004 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra

To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 138 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.

Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Passat.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Volkswagen Passat 2012 Toyota Tundra
Make Volkswagen Toyota
Model Passat Tundra
Year Released 2004 2012
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1786 cc 5663 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 170 HP 381 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 544 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 1332 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 5820 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1940 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3710 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.7 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 100 L